HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-04 Accept Donation to the Police Department from Carl PenttilaCity Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members
From:David D. Wilske, Chief of Police
Date:September 2nd, 2025
Item:Donation to Hastings Police Department
Council Action Requested:
Accept donation of an Electric Bicycle, valued at $1,599 for use in their Bait Bike Program.
Background Information:
The Hastings Police Department is starting a Bait Bike Program. The program involves the use of a GPS
device that is attached to property in the community. If the property is tampered with or attempted to
be stolen, the Police Department will receive notification and attempt to apprehend the suspect(s). This
program is designed to reduce bicycle thefts in our community. Although this GPS device can be used for
other property, the police department would like to begin with using a bicycle. Mr. Carl Penttila has
offered to donate an Electric Bike, valued at $1,599 to use as bait for the program.
Financial Impact:
Positive
Advisory Commission Discussion:
None
Council Committee Discussion:
None
Attachments:
•Resolution
•Thank You
CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION XX-XX-25
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF
A DONATION TO THE HASTINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS,Mr. Carl Penttila has donated to the Hastings Police Department an
Electric Bike worth $1,599; and
WHEREAS, this donation will be used to support the Police Departments Bait
Bike Program; and
WHEREAS,the City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends
Mr. Penttila for his civic efforts,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of
Hastings, Minnesota;
1.That the donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and
2.That the donation will be appropriated for the Hastings Police Department as
designated; and
3.That the donation will assist the Hastings Police Department with ensuring
their Bait Bike Program is successful.
Adopted this 2nd day of September, 2025,
_______________________________
Mary Fasbender, Mayor
Attest:
_____________________
Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk